Förädling av brödvete med hållbar sjukdomsresistens

Grass for grazing or forage production contains variable amounts of carbohydrates, which often are described as the good (fiber), the bad (sugar) and the ugly (fructans) in relation to prevention, and development of diseases like insulin resistance and laminitis. There is a large variation in …

Respiratory conditions is a growing issue in the equine industry and for horse welfare. Equine asthma is characterised by airway obstruction, chronic intermittent cough and mucus accumulation an impact the quality of life for affected horses. Similar to its human equivalent, equine asthma is a …

The transition from winter-feeding to pasture involves a considerable diet change that might compromise the health of horses. Diseases like colic as well as insulin dysregulation and pasture associated laminitis are related to diet changes and pasture intake. However, little information exist on …

Horse in traffic is a qualitative case study that aims to provide knowledge about interactions between horse, horse users and modern road traffic, and which type of measures might be needed to improve road safety. Providing knowledge about typical events and situations for equestrians and horse …

Swedish agriculture needs to be environmentally and climate-friendly and at the same time be productive, profitable and ethically- and socially sustainable. RISE knowledge and skills covers a large part of Sweden’s agricultural technical competence. RISE has established national and internationally …

The Swedish poultry industry have been in a major scaleup phase during the last decades, not least in the region of Östergötland. To be able to continue this growth, the industry needs more staff and more young employees with the right competence with the ambition to work in the poultry sector. The …